Yeah, I know, it'd be much nicer if I could just post this in the Cat Lounge instead of here, because that would mean she's in perfect shape with no giardia!
However... she has giardia.
The vet and I discussed pills vs. liquid, metro vs. panacur, and I decided to go with the Panacur, because it's 3 days instead of 10. We'll treat both Dorothy and Genever to be safe.
I usually use Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat Ultra Litter because it's much less dusty, but I think I'll pick up a few boxes of something cheaper while we go through this, so I don't have to waste the good litter on the mega scooping/changing I'll be doing.
ALSO... she's hyperthyrtoid and has lightly elevated liver levels. I forgot to ask what the liver thing means. I will when I pick up meds and a copy of her lab results this afternoon. As for the HT, she thinks she's probably closer to 10 years old than 5, but maybe not that old. (she has good teeth!) Also it seems to be in the beginning stages. If you saw any pics I posted, you can see she hasn't had any of the classic weight loss associated with HT.
She also doesn't scarf down every bit of food in the house (despite her round middle). But the excessive drinking plus night meowing made me suspect HT.
So I will start learning all about hyperthyroid cats, and I guess in the meantime hope for the best, that the pills will regulate her and she'll be a-ok.
While I am pretty bummed about all this right now, I guess in a way I'm glad we got her instead of someone else taking her. Other people might get the HT results and decide not to deal with it, or decide to take her back to the shelter. BF and I will take care of her and love her, she is just such a sweetheart.
So I guess I'll post some lab numbers when I get them, and see what any of you have to say about it. We could use some get well support and vibes and all that good stuff too if you can spare any. Thanks!
However... she has giardia.
The vet and I discussed pills vs. liquid, metro vs. panacur, and I decided to go with the Panacur, because it's 3 days instead of 10. We'll treat both Dorothy and Genever to be safe.I usually use Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat Ultra Litter because it's much less dusty, but I think I'll pick up a few boxes of something cheaper while we go through this, so I don't have to waste the good litter on the mega scooping/changing I'll be doing.
ALSO... she's hyperthyrtoid and has lightly elevated liver levels. I forgot to ask what the liver thing means. I will when I pick up meds and a copy of her lab results this afternoon. As for the HT, she thinks she's probably closer to 10 years old than 5, but maybe not that old. (she has good teeth!) Also it seems to be in the beginning stages. If you saw any pics I posted, you can see she hasn't had any of the classic weight loss associated with HT.
She also doesn't scarf down every bit of food in the house (despite her round middle). But the excessive drinking plus night meowing made me suspect HT.So I will start learning all about hyperthyroid cats, and I guess in the meantime hope for the best, that the pills will regulate her and she'll be a-ok.
While I am pretty bummed about all this right now, I guess in a way I'm glad we got her instead of someone else taking her. Other people might get the HT results and decide not to deal with it, or decide to take her back to the shelter. BF and I will take care of her and love her, she is just such a sweetheart.
So I guess I'll post some lab numbers when I get them, and see what any of you have to say about it. We could use some get well support and vibes and all that good stuff too if you can spare any. Thanks!
It's funny, if her meows wake up BF, he kind of half sleep-talks in a sweet voice to tell her to be quiet. Me, I kind of just tell her to shut up. Not yelling or in a mean tone, but.. I'm so tired! 
